City

Sylvester, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Worth County  ·  Georgia

👥11,312Population
💰$62,093Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$112,500Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓26.5%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.8% Female 55.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.2%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 35.2%Asian: 0.8%Other: 5.5%Race
White57.2%
Hispanic0.4%
Black35.2%
Asian0.8%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty20.6% ▲ 106% above avg
College Grads26.5% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma58 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,958 (42.2%)
Some College1,113 (15.9%)
Associates1,018 (14.5%)
Bachelors840 (12%)
Graduate Degree1,017 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College15.9%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.9%Renter: 33.1%Tenure
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,093 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$112,500 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$781/mo
Total Housing Units5,010
Vacant Units622

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
52%
About Sylvester, GA

Sylvester is a city in Georgia, located in Worth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,312 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Sylvester is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,093 is below the national average. Approximately 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Sylvester is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $781 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sylvester is moderately educated. 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.16%).

Sylvester, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Sylvester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31791 11,312 $62,093 $112,500 $781 5.2% 26.5% 66.9%